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Manchester Pride
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One of the UK's leading LGBTQ+ charities. We campaign for LGBTQ+ equality, celebrate LGBTQ+ life and create opportunities for LGBTQ+ people 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
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Calling all femmes, stems, thems, bi babes, dykes, dolls and darlings 🍒⛓️

Created by and for queer women, Club Dykes and Dolls is an inclusive club night at the Gay Village Party for lesbians, bi+ women, trans femmes, queer women and non-binary babes 🪩

Bag your 🎟️: www.skiddle.com/e/40837226/?...
Club Dykes and Dolls poster with event title in magazine style cutout letters. The poster is decorated with pop-art, magazine style icons of a mouth, an eye with a lightning bolt, lipstick, scissors, and a cowboy hat in trans colours. The event Club Dykes and Dolls title is in magazine style cutout letters, plus the names of every artist performing at the event: Kurlz, Swagga, Rave With Pride, Girls on Film, Lailow, Vanilla Takeover, plus a headliner to be announced. The image is decorated with graphics of a silver chain, a yellow pop art heart, cherries and pop art scissors. A photo of Alex Consani and Troye Sivan hugging, whilst Troye Sivan wears an iconic white T-shirt that says 'protect the dolls'. A large protest banner reads 'Brixton Dykes on the Rampage' in black and red hand-painted text.
June 26, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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We stand shoulder to shoulder with our friends at Pride in Liverpool 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Pride is more than a celebration, it’s a lifeline. It's a space for visibility, protest, unity, and joy. We welcome local Liverpool LGBTQ+ community groups to walk with us at the Manchester Pride parade this year ❤️
[Visual description: A statement from Manchester Pride in response to the cancellation of Pride in Liverpool. Please find a plain text version of our statement at manchesterpride.com/statement-pride-in-liverpool.] [Visual description: A statement from Manchester Pride in response to the cancellation of Pride in Liverpool. Please find a plain text version of our statement at manchesterpride.com/statement-pride-in-liverpool.]
June 6, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Standing Together: A United Front For Trans Rights 🏳️‍⚧️

[Visual description: Three graphics showing a joint statement from @birminghampride.bsky.social, @brightonpride.bsky.social, @prideinlondon.bsky.social, Manchester Pride. Plain text statement: manchesterpride.com/a-united-front-for-trans-rights ]
A photo of a progress pride flag waving in the breeze, with the image text: 'A joint statement on political party participation in UK Pride events'. Manchester Pride, Brighton Pride, Birmingham Pride and Pride in London logos are in a row at the bottom of the image. A graphic featuring trans flag colours and the first part of a joint statement between Manchester Pride, Brighton Pride, Birmingham Pride and Pride in London. Please see manchesterpride.com/a-united-front-for-trans-rights for a plain text version of this statement. A graphic featuring trans flag colours and the second part of a joint statement between Manchester Pride, Brighton Pride, Birmingham Pride and Pride in London. Please see manchesterpride.com/a-united-front-for-trans-rights for a plain text version of this statement.
May 12, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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THE LOVE PARADE 💘🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Join us Saturday 23rd August as we march proudly through the streets of Manchester, taking a stand against injustice and showing LGBTQ+ communities everywhere that they are seen and loved.

Love unites, love heals, love conquers 💓
A person walks the Parade route and holds up a large sign that reads 'trans rights now' in purple spray paint. African Rainbow Family look elated as they walk the Parade route with protest placards. Two people embrace and hold their faces close as they watch the Manchester Pride Parade in the crowd. A large banner at the Manchester Pride parade reads 'Queerly Beloved', attached to a large red heart centrepiece and a large progress pride flag.
April 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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It’s Lesbian Visibility Week! 🧡🤍🩷

This week, we’re sending extra love to trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming lesbians here and around the world. We love you, we see you. Manchester Pride will always be a safe space for you <3

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A photo of campaigners at the Manchester Pride Parade holding a large banner that reads 'Manchester Lesbians Stand By Your Trans'. Kate O'Donnell of Trans Creative UK is among the people marching, wearing a 'Stand By Your Trans' T-shirt. Protest placards read 'dyke power', 'lezz be friends' and 'black dyke energy, L with the T'.
April 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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DANNY BEARD HAS ENTERED THE HOUSE 😱

Danny has always been a huge supporter of Manchester Pride, this year they're bringing us The Danny Beard Show at Mardi Gras with their live band, show-stopping vocals and signature white face paint! Tickets at www.skiddle.com/e/40805967/?...
Danny Beard wearing a pink muscle suit, a rockstar wig and their signature paint on stage at Manchester Pride 2022. Danny Beard and DJ Billy Andrew, also known at the Gossip Gays, stood in a convertible vehicle at the Manchester Pride Parade 2024. Danny Beard wearing an iconic red and black fringe outfit for their closing show at Manchester Pride 2023 The Danny Beard Show - 23-24 August 2025.
April 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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PERFORMER CALLOUT 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We’re looking for artists to join the line-up for Manchester Pride 2025!

Whether you're a showbiz veteran or you’ve only ever performed for an imaginary crowd in the shower, we want to hear from you ✨

Express your interest: form.jotform.com/240713062987359
Image description: A photo collage of two images - the first is of four artists in fabulous outfits dancing on stage at the Gay Village Party. The second image features Rozalla performing on the Alan Turing Stage in front of a large crowd, who cheer and hold their arms in the air. Image text is in the style of a social media post, and reads: Calling all drag artists, singers, dancers, DJs and groups... We're looking for performers!'
April 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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TICKETS ON SALE NOW! 🎟️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We saw PHENOMENAL demand for our presale yesterday with over 45,000 people subscribed, first release AND second release Mardi Gras tickets are already sold out! 😱 So don’t hang about to grab your tickets at www.skiddle.com/g/manchester-pride/ 🪩🎊
Tickets on sale now
March 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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🌈 Gay Village Party performers!

A stellar lineup of pop and disco legends across TWO incredible stages! Samantha Mumba, B*Witched, Sister Sledge ft. Kathy Sledge are set to SLAY, and we’re SO excited for Diana Vickers & Angie Brown! ✨

Find out more at manchesterpride.com
Samantha Mumba slaying with glam makeup and the text 'Gay Village Party 22-25 August' Bwitched members stood in a line wearing matching white shirts and denim jeans, and the text 'Gay Village Party 22-25 August' Kathy Sledge slaying in a metallic jacket and white vest, and the text 'Gay Village Party 22-25 August'
March 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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GAY VILLAGE PARTY LINE-UP REVEAL! 🪩🎊

Get ready for a weekend of non-stop queer joy, iconic performances, and euphoric vibes at the heart of Manchester Pride 2025! 🐝🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

🚨 PRESALE 17TH MARCH 🚨 Sign up NOW to secure your spot at the best price! presale.manchesterpride.com
A retro-style line-up poster for the Gay Village Party at Manchester Pride 2025 featuring a fabulous line-up of artist and shows. Visit manchesterpride.com for plain text version of the line-up.
March 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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THE WAIT IS OVER 🪩❤️‍🔥⚡️

Mardi Gras is ready to shake the city to its queer core with a high-camp, high-glam line-up celebrating LGBTQ+ life and love 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

🚨 TICKET PRE-SALE MONDAY 17TH MARCH! 🚨 Sign up NOW to secure your spot at the best price! presale.manchesterpride.com
A line-up poster for Mardi Gras at Manchester Pride 2025 featuring a fabulous line-up of artist and shows. The poster features fun illustrations of a sun, a disco ball, a heart, a rainbow and other queer iconography. Visit manchesterpride.com for plain text version of the line-up.
March 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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From the new Mardi Gras celebration, to Gay Village Party magic, family-friendly festivities, and moments of reflection in Sackville Gardens—there’s something for everyone to discover, celebrate and be part of at Manchester Pride 2025.

Find out more at manchesterpride.com ✨
A poster featuring all events and dates over Manchester Pride from 15th - 25th August. Events featured: Mardi Gras, The Gay Village Party, The Parade, The Rally, Youth Pride MCR, Superbia, Candlelit Vigil, Family Pride MCR.
March 5, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Mark your calendars! Manchester Pride is BACK from 15th–25th August 2025, and this year, we’re turning up the love, joy, and euphoria like never before! ✨🩷

Find out more at manchesterpride.com
Manchester Pride logo with the festival dates 15th-25 August, find out more at manchesterpride.com
March 4, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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IT'S BIG. IT'S BOLD. IT'S BATHED IN GLITTER. ❤️‍🔥✨

Introducing MARDI GRAS – the brand-new, high-glam, high-energy addition to your Manchester Pride Bank Holiday Weekend! 🪩🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Find out more at manchesterpride.com ✨
Mardi Gras written in graffiti style text. Background image from behind a DJ playing to a huge crowd in Depot Mayfield. 23rd & 24th August 2025.
March 4, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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Manchester Pride through the years 🥹🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We found some gems in the archives this week!
An aerial photo of the Manchester Pride parade where a large, long rainbow flag is held through the streets of Manchester at Europride 2003. A group of people in white tank tops show off temporary tattoos on their shoulders and smile for the camera at Manchester Pride 2004. A historic photo of a bustling Canal Street over Manchester Pride 2005. Parade participants walk the parade route and hold protest placards that read ‘Pride Hero Alan Turing’.
February 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Love conquers all 🩷

Happy Valentines! 💌🏹
A person kisses another person on the cheek with their backs to the camera. Two people embrace and smile broadly as they celebrate Pride in Sackville Gardens. Two people lean in for a kiss with smiles on their faces at the Gay Village Party. Two people embrace with their faces close together in front of anti-LGBTQ+ protesters at the Manchester Pride Parade.
February 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Moments in time around our world-famous Gay Village 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Manchester has a rich history of pioneering the fight for queer liberation, and events celebrating LGBTQ+ life have taken place in the city since the 1980’s 🎊
A historic picture of festival-goers celebrating pride outside Manto (now OnBar) on Canal Street. A historic photo of Parade participants in blue leotards with large pink wings outside New York New York.
February 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Happy LGBTQ+ History Month! Check out these gorge photos from Manchester Mardi Gras 1993-1995 🥹🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
A person stands in front of a bar in the Village in the 90s wearing a black crop top and a white skirt. They look fabulous as they pose with their hands on their hips and stare directly at the camera. A person in a pink feather boa and a pink masquerade mask enjoys the celebrations in the Gay Village in the 90s. A historic photo of Canal Street in the Gay Village in the 90s. The Parade makes its way through the Gay Village in the 90s. Protesters hold a sign that reads 'Gay bikers motorcycle club'.
February 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Manchester sun + dancing in the Village at Pride = good for the soul 🌞🎊
A crowd of people gather in the Gay Village to celebrate Manchester Pride. People look fabulous dressed in warm weather clothes and rainbow colours as they dance in front of a large sign that reads 'Our Gay Village, M1'. A beautiful photo of Pride flags hanging between buildings as the sun peeks out from behind a rooftop.
January 24, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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And they were ROOMMATES
A tweet that reads: 'love reading about men in history like "unfortunately, he never found a wife: his elaborate scarf collection sold for $1.2M in 2011. he and his closest male friend, Chauncey, with whom he shared a bed, died within weeks of one another. they were known for their dinner parties."'
January 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Let's show the Village some love! What's your favourite Gay Village venue and why? 😌🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
Canal Street looks magical in the evening lit by fairy lights and pride flags, whilst rainbow coloured lights illuminate the village venues.
January 17, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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Did you know that LGBTQ+ people are more than twice as likely to use alcohol hazardously compared to heterosexual people?

Join us 23.01.25 at The Proud Place as we explore being LGBTQ+ and sober/sober curious! Expect engaging discussions, free food and a good time 💫

Free tickets: lnkd.in/eGx3EdsV
A little Chihuahua wearing a shower cap sits in a bubble bath surrounded by lit candles. Image caption reads: 'Me on sober Friday nights', and meme image text reads: 'Unbothered. moisturised. happy. in my lane. focused. flourishing.' A promotional graphic for Manchester Pride Community Sessions. Image text reads: 'Community Session: The LGBTQ+ Community and Sobriety. Join Manchester Pride and Karl Considine—founder of Turn Up Together and an ambassador for Alcohol Change Uk—for an open and honest discussion around sobriety, to meet other LGBTQ+ sober and sober curious people, and find out what support is available. Thursday 23 Jan, 18:00-20:00 at the Proud Place. Tickets and info at manchesterpride.com
January 16, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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New Year, still queer 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🎊

Plans for this year’s celebration are in full swing 😏
A crowd of people celebrate Manchester Pride and hold their arms in the air, cheering at performers on stage just out of view as multi-coloured confetti falls from the sky. Lots of people gather in the Gay Village and dance to street performances under blue stage lights. Smoke machines make the photo look atmospheric, and one person holds a lesbian flag fan in the air in the foreground of the image.
January 10, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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What's your 2025 mood? ✨☕️🦝🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
A lizard looks into a pink mirror in front of a pink sparkly background. Image text reads: 'you're a star, baby'. A meme image captioned: 'me to myself everyday:', with a picture of Tom Hanks talking in an interview. This image is captioned 'you're a lot gayer than you used to be'. A Pyramid depicting self fulfilment needs, psychological needs and basic needs. The contents of the pyramid is crossed out, edited over with the text 'getting a coffee and walking around'. A mischievous raccoon in a pink dress raises its arms to the sky. Image is captioned 'You know what? I WILL cause an inconvenience.'
January 8, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Holding space for Ariana Grande’s performance at Manchester Pride 2019 rn ✨🩷💚
Ariana Grande looks beautiful performing on stage in a high-shine black skater skirt and strappy bralet, with her hair in her signature high ponytail. She holds her microphone up to the sky and looks out to the audience. Ariana dances on stage with her backing dancers, and looks fabulous is knee high shiny boots. A big moon shines on the stage screen in the background of the image.
December 12, 2024 at 11:23 AM